CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, chest (single view)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 71045 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71045
Insurance Median: $109
Cash Discount Price: $427
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, chest (single view) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $109. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $427. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$427

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$109

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $427 (480%)

Insurance Median: $109 (123%)

Cash: $427 (480% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $109 (123% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$21 - $248	24%
Beacon	$22 - $250	25%
Firstcare	$22 - $522	25%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$22 - $157	25%
Aetna	$23 - $484	26%
Rightcare	$30 - $250	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $548	37%
Molina	$34 - $241	38%
El Paso Health First	$40 - $287	45%
Tx Children Health	$40 - $287	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $555	45%
S&W Health	$76 - $548	85%
Cigna	$77 - $555	87%
Healthscope	$77 - $555	87%
Imagine Health	$77 - $555	87%
Humana	$79 - $574	89%
Multiplan	$79 - $568	89%
First Health	$80 - $574	90%
Galaxy Health	$82 - $587	92%
Healthsmart	$82 - $512	92%
Usamco	$84 - $600	94%
Wellpoint	$115	129%
Superior Health	$118	133%
United Community	$120	135%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $427.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71045.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cook Childrens Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71045.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.